Alex and Stephen Kendrick have hit a nerve. Hollywood is looking and it their words "we did not see this coming." Of course they didn't. You have to be looking for something to see it coming. God has gifted these two servants. They can tell a story...a good story. Then because they realize that they serve a big God with whom nothing is impossible we have Fireproof the Movie.
Friday will mark the fifth weekend that FIREPROOF has played in theaters all across the country (well, everywhere but in Vermont!). More than 3 million people have seen the film ... and been impacted by it. As it plays in 883 theaters this weekend, more people will be touched. Hurting people ... and people that look like things are going well on the outside.
I have been preaching the gospel for over 30 years. Twenty-six of those years I pastored. If I added up all the people that I preached to in those years I am not sure how many it would be, but it wouldn't come close to 3 million.
Phyllis and I are blown away with all the stories that are coming in of changed lives. Everyday we hear a different story. What's the big deal with Fireproof.
1. God has His hand on it. All the other reasons (though valid) would be irrelevent without this one.
2. It is a great and relevent story. It goes where people are today and deals with issues that touch close to home.
3. The response of the "Faith Community." The church has showed up. Buying out theaters, providing babysitting services, conducting follow-up classes and spreading the word. NOTE: If we would show up like this in school, government, and culture what would happen. Just a thought!
What is it about Sherwood Baptist Church? They believe God and trust Him for what He wants. They believe that if God can do what He did from a town called Bethlehem, why not Albany, GA. They are a church unified under the Lordship of Christ and submissive to the leadership of their pastor and staff.
God loves OBEDIENCE and honors those who obey. It's not that difficult to understand if you believe that God is who He is.
